SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21L54
HLFXGB21L54 belongs to Halifax PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21L54 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | L54 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | I F Savings - 119110 |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Halifax PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- HLFX Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- GB Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- L54 Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
What bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21L54?
HLFXGB21L54 is the SWIFT/BIC code of I F Savings - 119110, a unit of Halifax PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has Halifax PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Halifax PLC.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21L54?
HLFXGB21 points to the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21L54 points to I F Savings - 119110. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HLFXGB21L54 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use HLFXGB21L54 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HLFXGB21L54 against the details from Halifax PLC before you confirm.
What does each part of HLFXGB21L54 mean?
HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and L54 identifies the department I F Savings - 119110.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Halifax PLC?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.